by Burgerman » 27 Aug 2022, 19:11
Because its permobil.
Unlike most normal powerchairs that use normal generic parts, that can all be programmed in the usual way permobil are "different". They have a complex mix of parts manufactured just for them, including their ICS seating stuff, their own cheap versions of the joysticks, and stability/gyro systems, switches etc. That requires a special modified firmware in the power module, in ordr to work with all their non R-Net components.
So they have different firmware, software, and special software to deal with their ICS stuff/gyros etc and normal generic R-Net programming will not be much help.
And its a minefield that even they dont understand. They fix stuff by swapping out part numbers till it works. As such I honestly dont know how to help you. And worse, its not actually possible to make one steer properly anyway. And they have TWO sections that control steering. One under their gyro, one at the normal place at the top. And you shouldnt mess with the first normal one ar it uses weird fudged settings in order to get their gyro to work properly. Which is why they dont allow OBP to be used. So those first set of speed setting look very peculiar to anyone used to programming R-Net stuff...
And I think you will need the OEM level Permobil software/dongle too. The Dealer one is very restricted and wont show you many of the settings at all. So I dont know how I can help.
People say I am anti permobil. And I am. And this shows EXACTLY why that is. Because you are basically screwed even when you get it working again. Someone with a permobil will be along in a minute. They may get it working again, maybe with permobil software, but it will never drive well. Their system wont allow it.